international sales regional manager Resume

Desired Industry: Business/Management	SpiderID: 19404
Desired Job Location: Dallas, Texas	Date Posted: 2/26/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: inmediatly
Desired Wage: 130000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75%
Highest Degree Attained: Other	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
ROBERTO ARREDONDO
4606 Flower Bridges Court • Humble, TX 77396 • 239-878-9551 • propiacasa@yahoo.com • Page 1

PROFILE

Driven and results-focused professional offering more than 15 years of experience spanning sales/marketing, personnel management/development, and international business. Analytical leader and dynamic team player adept at devising effective strategies that resolve complex issues, promote product visibility, and enhance corporate growth. Bilingual and detail-oriented with solid interpersonal, communication, and decision making skills.

Areas of expertise include:

Client Relations Contract Negotiations Foreign Trade Product Marketing
Project Management Advertising/Promotions Marketing Analysis Proposal Preparation

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Successfully closed a $6M commercial deal with foreign investors.
• Increased revenues by more than $1.3M and reduced annual purchasing budget by up to 10%.
• Drove revenues by 25% in two years by developing a media strategy to promote products.
• Fueled sales and revenue growth by 40% through creating and implementing a strategic marketing plan to increase production and minimize costs.
• Devised a strategy to improve production, capture new business opportunities and improve profitability.

Experience:
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Commercial Director, JM PARTNERS REALTY-COMMERCIAL FUNDING 2007-Present
Executes global promotion efforts, travels extensively, and secures new customers. Establishes relationships with builders and real estate agents to broaden client base. Participates in meetings, seminars, and various other events regarding banking and commercial lending. Hires and trains personnel. Develops and closes commercial loans.
• Forged a profitable relationship with one of the most important foreign investors.

Lending Consultant, SUNCOAST RESIDENTIAL LENDING 2005-2007
Forged solid relationships and grew customer base. Recruited and trained new hires. Originated and closed residential and commercial mortgage loans.
• Planned and executed an aggressive marketing strategy that targeted the Hispanic community.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS, CONTINUED

Sales Manager, APPROVED HOME MORTGAGE 1999-2004
Developed marketing strategies/tools to promote products and exceed revenue goals. Interviewed, recruited, and trained new loan officers. Conducted corporate presentations in Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina to potential investors and new buyers. Created a visiting plan for local realtors and developers. Initiated and closed residential and commercial mortgage loans.
• Reorganized corporate vision and re-structured the entire sales team.

General Manager, ARGO INDUSTRIES 1994-1999
Oversaw domestic and global import/export initiatives. Managed relationships with global shipping authorities and existing suppliers; negotiated new contracts with US suppliers. Identified and implemented cost-effective strategies, including plant consolidations. Developed and established strategic business plans. Promoted products/services by traveling to Venezuela, Colombia, and the Caribbean and securing foreign procuring representatives throughout the US and Spain.
• Improved customer relationships by executing successful customer service-driven strategies.

International Sales Manager, RORAIMA TECH CORP. 1992-1994
Directed sales, post-sales, and business promotions. Managed key customer relationships in Venezuela and Colombia. Maintained relations with international suppliers and major corporations throughout the US and Europe. Served as a liaison to government officials in several countries to secure import/export permission.
• Conducted negotiations and secured a lucrative client, selling an innovative, cost-effective process.

Division Sales Manager/Project Coordinator, VENALUM 1986-1992
Directed national/international product inventory and delivery. Managed business/public relations efforts with key customers in Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico. Conducted corporate presentations at domestic/global events. Oversaw new technology transfer activities for a new product line. Controlled and assured quality for products/equipment machinery arriving at the plant. Coordinated initiatives with contractors in the US and Europe. Scheduled personnel workflow.
• Finalized and managed the on-time launch of two new products.

Quality Control Supervisor, EXXON & BROWN AND ROOTS 1983-1986
Oversaw quality initiatives for a cryogenic gas project, including ensuring quality for materials/products shipped from the US to the warehouse. Scheduled planning and collected information for QA/QC inspectors. Presented quality analysis and weekly reports on tanks, piping, civil, electrical, mechanical, and welding issues to the general project manager. Coordinated with local legal regulatory agencies and served as the primary point of contact for government officials to obtain permissions.
• Translated critical documents from Spanish to English.

Education:

Education and training include:

A.A., Business, Universidad de Oriente

Business Marketing Coursework, Metropolitan Community College

Additional Information:

Projects executed include:

• Cryogenic Gas Project of Jose (Exxon & Brown and Roots); Houston- Puerto Piritu, Venezuela (QA/QC Supervisor).
• Fifth V Pot line & Cells 350 (Hydro Aluminun-Venalum); Norway-Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela.(Project Coordinator)
• Supply and install blowers for cells in aluminum plant; Venalum-Chicago Blower (General Manager).
• Modernization of instruments and controls. Program Logic Control. Cold Iron Flat Products Plant. Steel Plant. Sidor Japan-Venezuela (General Manager).
• Supply and install electronics control cards. Operation of extraction of crude oil; General Electric-Petroleos de Venezuela PDVSA; Houston-l, Maturin, Venezuela (General Manager).
• Supply and maintain industrial magnets for cranes. Iron Plate Plant; Walker International-Steel Plant del Orinoco Sidor, Ohio/Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela (General Manager).

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Roberto Arredondo
Street:	Phone: 2398789551
City: Humble	Fax:
State: Texas
Zip: 77396
Web Site: